A hazardous waste collection and electronics recycling event for Mercer County Schools will be held rain or shine at the John T. Dempster Fire Academy, 350 Lawrence Station Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 on Friday, March 26, 2021 (8:30 am – 12:00 pm).
This event is for Mercer County Schools Only. For more information contact Anil Sharma, Senior Environmental Health Specialist at 609-396-8014. Fill out the forms linked in this article and submitted by – Friday, March 5, 2021.
PLEASE DO NOT FAX TO MCIA – ALL REQUESTS ARE THROUGH CEHA to ANIL SHARMA
Please use the following forms to accompany your drop offs:
The following items will be collected:
Recycling: Hazardous Waste Disposal
What to Bring:
- Paint thinner
- Oil-based paint
- Stain/varnishes
- Propane gas tanks
- Car batteries
- Light Bulbs: Florescent /CFL's and Incandescent/Compact Energy Saving (NOTE: Only 300 Bulbs per school district. All bulbs must be boxed and tightly sealed.)
- Ballasts
No Latex Paint will be accepted.
Disposal Procedures for Latex Paint:
- Latex paint must be dried out by absorbent
- Place sand, kitty litter or speedy dry into paint. (Absorbent)
- Once Paint is absorbed, place lid back on paint can
- Place paint can in plastic bag.
- Place plastic bag out for regular trash collection
Used Electronics Collection
What to BRING:
PC’s (Central Unit) |
Monitors |
Modems |
Printers |
Keyboards |
Mouses |
Fax Machines |
Copiers |
Circuit Boards |
Televisions |
Electrical Wire |
Stereo Equipment |
Laptops |
Laptop Peripherals |
Scanners |
Phones |
Telecommunications |
Networking Equipment |
VCR's |
Camera Equipment |
Electronic Smart/Wipe Boards |
What NOT to Bring:
School laboratory chemicals |
latex paint |
Unknown chemicals |
Household Batteries |
Acid based products |
Handheld radio batteries |
Pesticides |
No Computer batteries |
Custodial cleaning supplies |
No Drill Batteries |
Calcium Chloride pellets |
No Fire Alarm Panel Batteries |
Radioactive materials |
No Battery Cabinets |
Explosives and munitions |
No Broken Monitor Stands |
Agent Orange 2,5,5-T or Dioxin |
No Walkie Talkies |
Infectious Waste |
Air Conditioners |
Helium and Oxygen Tanks |
Dehumidifier |
Asbestos |
No Switches |
Mercury |
No Radioactive Exit Signs |
Tires |
400 watt metal halide lamps |
Railroad ties |
No Metal nuts and bolts |
Wood |
No Toner Cartridges |
Fencing |
Silvex |